Changelog

Version 3.8.0

Highlights

  • Certificate Support in My Credentials Page, the "My Credentials page" has been enhanced to support the addition and management of certificates.

  • Enhanced Radius Server Authentication, the Radius server integration now supports authentication challenges for MFA, enabling secure logon for users in separate domains on the same server.

  • Group-Based Upload and Download Restrictions, administrators can now manage both Active Directory and Local groups on the "Trusted Network" page, specifying which groups are allowed or disallowed to upload and download files, enhancing control over file access and security.

  • Certificate-Based Authentication for SharePoint Online™, added support for certificate-based authentication for SharePoint Online™ integration enhances secure access options.

  • Context Menus for Data Grids, MetaDefender MFT now supports context menus for data grids, allowing users to right-click and quickly access file and folder actions.

  • New Enhanced Installer, the installer now includes the following features for enhanced overall installation experience:

    • Clean install
    • Complete uninstall
    • New error dialogs
    • Skip backup option

  • MFT Connection Testing, a new button has been added for testing connection during MFT integration, mirroring existing functionality for SFTP and SharePoint Online™.

Fixed

  • Automated Jobs Enhancements, improvements have been made to optimize automated jobs, streamlining processes for increased efficiency and ensuring smoother operation.
  • OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, glitches in MetaDefender MFT configuration on the OPSWAT Central Management UI have been fixed.
  • UI improvements, UI glitches have been fixed.

Version 3.7.4

Highlights

  • SharePoint Online™ Integration, MetaDefender MFT now supports SharePoint Online integration, enabling file transfers between SharePoint Online™ and MFT systems with OAuth2 authentication and automated file history tracking.
  • Share Space Among Group Members "BETA", enable shared storage for group members, allowing all uploaded files to be automatically placed in a shared folder to enhance collaboration and resource management.
  • Local Groups for Multi-User Management "BETA", now administrators can create and manage Local Groups with multiple user types, including Local and AD users, streamlining settings and workflows for enhanced resource access and user management.
  • Skip Core Scanning for MFT Transfers, administrators can now disable core scanning for MFT-to-MFT transfers, thereby streamlining transfers while maintaining control over scan settings.
  • Enhanced User List Export, two new fields, "Last Login Date" and "Email and Role" have been added to the User List Export to enhance user activity and management.
  • Date and Time Filter for File Searches, users can now filter files by date and time in My Files, Shared With Me, and Archived Files, providing enhanced search capabilities with intuitive date selection and predefined options.
  • Case-Sensitive Folder Names, users can now create folders with names that differ only by case, allowing for more flexible naming conventions without affecting existing functionality.

Fixed

  • User Management and Sync Optimization, improvements have been made to streamline user management and synchronization processes, addressing key issues and ensuring smoother operation.
  • OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, a number of glitches with MetaDefender MFT configuration on OPSWAT Central Management UI have been fixed.
  • UI improvements, a number of UI glitches have been fixed.

Version 3.7.3

Highlights

  • SMB Protocol Support, MD MFT now expands its automated job framework to include SMB protocol support, allowing for file transfers to and from Windows and Samba shares for enhanced flexibility and integration.
  • SSH Key Authentication for SFTP Jobs, SFTP-based job can now be authenticated with an SSH key, enhancing security and simplifying access.
  • Passwordless SFTP Authentication, SFTP-based job type now supports passwordless authentication which simplifies integration and setup.
  • New Credentials Page, administrators can add SSH keys for automation jobs with the new 'credentials page' which enhances security and streamlines workflow efficiency.
  • Editable User Mapping, administrators can now edit 'user mapping' to update connections between users without deleting and recreating mappings. This simplifies the process of managing user relationships and improves efficiency.
  • Export User Mapping Settings, administrators can now export user mapping settings which facilitates easier backup and transfer of the configuration data.
  • Domain Field for Accurate AD Mapping, the domain field is now supported in user mapping, allowing for more detailed and precise user mapping for Active Directory environments.
  • Skip Endpoint Validation for SSO, administrators can now skip endpoint validation in SSO integration, allowing SSO to run smoothly despite occasional discrepancies between issuer authority and other endpoints. This enhancement provides greater flexibility.
  • Customizable MFA PIN Validity Times, MD MFT now supports validity times for PIN codes during MFA logins, which enhances flexibility and improves security.
  • Expiration Date Synchronization Across MFTs, the expiration date has been synchronized between the source and target MFTs, ensuring consistency and accurate data management.
  • Limit Pending Approvals to Container-Level Supervisors, administrators can now enable 'fallback supervision,' which ensures that only container-level supervisors can view pending approval files. This provides enhanced control over the approval process.
  • MFT Integrates with OCMv8, MD MFT now supports integration with OCMv8 and enables configuration of essential settings such as file, user, and session settings.

Fixed

  • Improvements for file upload process, improvements have been implemented to refine and expedite the file upload process for enhanced overall performance.
  • OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, a number of glitches with MetaDefender MFT configuration on OPSWAT Central Management UI have been fixed.
  • UI improvements, a number of UI glitches have been fixed.

Version 3.7.2

Highlights

  • New role: Automation Coordinator, a new role dedicated exclusively to administering all automation jobs has been established, ensuring efficient and effective management of automated processes.
  • User list export, administrators can now export all user data in a password-protected archive format, ensuring secure and easy access to user information.
  • User mapping configuration import, administrators can now efficiently import their user mapping configurations from the dedicated import settings section, simplifying setup and ensuring consistency in user management across platforms.
  • Share folders to groups, MD MFT now supports sharing folders in addition to files with groups, enhancing collaboration and efficiency in data management.
  • Relocating Hide Upload button switch, the Hide upload button switch in MFT has been relocated to the global settings/file settings, simplifying access and configuration for administrators.
  • File expiration control via API ,the API now supports setting a minimum expiration time of 1 hour for files, offering enhanced flexibility and control compared to the web interface.
  • Ability to select AD group in jobs, automated jobs now support the ability to select AD group, allowing for customized security settings for files involved in each automated task. This capability enhances flexibility and efficiency in managing diverse file interactions within automated processes.

Fixed

  • File upload improvements, improving the stability of the file upload structure enhances the smoothness of uploads, minimizes disruptions, and increases speed and efficiency.
  • Automated jobs improvements, enhancing the stability of the automated jobs structure ensures smoother operation, reducing disruptions and boosting productivity and reliability in task automation.
  • OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, fixed a number of glitches with MetaDefender MFT configuration on OPSWAT Central Management UI.
  • UI improvements, fixed a number of UI glitches.

Version 3.7.1

Fixed

  • Fix for Process History, files were not visible in process history, a 'something unexpected happened' message was displayed. After the fix, the files are visible again.

Version 3.7.0

Highlights

  • Automated jobs, after successful beta testing phase, the automated jobs have demonstrated stability and reliability. We are pleased to announce that they are now ready for production deployment.
  • Execution logging for automated jobs, the automated jobs now generate detailed execution logs for each run, improving their auditability and traceability.
  • New job type: MFT push files, the automated jobs now offers a new job type specifically designed for pushing files to MD MFT.
  • User mapping, now administrators can map different Active Directory users across various MFT to MFT integrations, enhancing flexibility and efficiency in user management workflows.
  • Supporting non-ASCII characters for user fields, MD MFT now supports non-ASCII characters in the first and last name of local users.
  • Time-based global supervisor role restriction, the Global Supervisor role can now be restricted to specific time-frames, offering enhanced control over access and strengthen security compliance.
  • Exclude specific AD groups from supervision, now administrators can selectively exclude specific Active Directory (AD) groups from the supervision process, enhancing customization and control over user access management within the system.
  • User exemption from MD Core scans, administrators have the capability to designate specific users to bypass MD Core scans, providing expedited file transfers tailored to specific needs.

Fixed

  • Enhanced readability with Roboto font, the font family has been changed to Roboto, enhancing readability and providing a modern, clean aesthetic.
  • Refining stability and consistency, enhancing the stability of the new automated jobs structure ensures smoother operation, reducing disruptions and boosting productivity and reliability in task automation.
  • Support for 2-byte characters, fixed an unusual behavior where files with 2-byte characters in their names were removed upon receiving a download prompt.
  • OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, fixed a number of glitches with MetaDefender MFT configuration on OPSWAT Central Management UI.
  • UI improvements, fixed a number of UI glitches.

Version 3.6.3

Highlights

  • Automated jobs [Beta], MD MFT now supports end-to-end automated job initiation, commencing with;

    • SFTP Scheduled pull [Beta]
    • SFTP Scheduled push [Beta]
    • MFT Pull Files [Beta]

  • SFTP scheduled pull, manage file retrieval from SFTP server using the scheduled pull feature, automating your workflow for increased efficiency.

  • SFTP scheduled push, transfer files to a remote SFTP server using the scheduled push feature, simplifying your workflow and ensuring timely delivery.

  • Removed database credentials tab, removed the Database Credentials tab from the UI to enhanced data privacy and reinforce system integrity.

  • MD Core workflow customization for AD Groups, administrators now have the capability to assign or modify distinct MD Core workflows for each Active Directory (AD) group, enabling comprehensive customization of the overall workflow.

  • Multi-factor Authentication support, MD MFT now integrates Multi-factor Authentication (MFA), fortifying security measures and ensuring safer access to sensitive data.

  • Documentation alignment, update the configuration section of the documentation to accurately reflect the settings menu in the UI.

Fixed

  • MFT to MFT, refined the stability of MFT to MFT integration to enhance the user experience and streamline the overall flow.
  • Audit log, expand and improved audit actions across all MD MFT functionalities.
  • OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, fixed a number of glitches with MetaDefender MFT configuration on OPSWAT Central Management UI.
  • UI improvements, fixed a number of UI glitches.

Version 3.6.2

Highlights

  • Dropdown support for MD Core workflows, administrators now have the ability to select MD Core workflow from the available options, thereby improving user experience and minimizing the occurrence of typing errors.
  • Expanded customer disclaimer limit, the word limit for the customer disclaimer has been extended to 500 characters, providing more flexibility and space for conveying necessary information.
  • Multi-MFT local and active directory user support, Multi-MFT now extends its user support to include local and Active Directory users, expanding accessibility and compatibility for a more diverse user base.
  • Enhanced supervisory access control, administrators have the ability to restrict supervisors' access to file contents; Download, Preview ensuring controlled actions within specified parameters.
  • CC field support in supervisor templates, supervisor templates 'File Pending Approval' and 'File Owner Comment', now support additional CC recipients, enhancing communication avenues and promoting collaboration.

Fixed

  • Refining stability and consistency, improving the stability of the new compact settings menu by resolving issues and enhancing consistency across tab contents.
  • API reference documentation update, enhanced the API reference documentation by incorporating additional and missing endpoints, thereby broadening the range of operations available for integrations.
  • OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, fixed a number of glitches with MetaDefender MFT configuration on OPSWAT Central Management UI.
  • UI improvements, fixed a number of UI glitches.

Version 3.6.1

Highlights

  • Multi-MFT, administrators gain enhanced control, overseeing uploads through assigning each guest user to exclusively sync with selected MD MFTs, ensuring a tailored and efficient file management experience.

  • Pull-MFT, enhancing the Pull-MFT concepts;

    • Progress tracking: Introducing progress tracking to the pull MFT, providing real-time insights into file transfers.
    • Disable warnings for certificates: Added the option to disable certificate warnings, enabling the use of self-signed certificates for enhanced flexibility.
    • Auditing: Transfer issues auditing added to improve visibility and accountability in file transfers.

  • Settings menu redesign, the settings menu has been streamlined into a compact view, categorizing all menus for easy and manageable access, making it simpler to navigate and find settings.

  • Exclusion from Supervisor Approval, administrators now have the capability to exclude users from the Supervisor Approval step, facilitating instant access to their files.

  • Sequential version update restrictions, administrators are now restricted from updating to a new version until the initial user setup is complete, ensuring a streamlined and thorough onboarding process.

  • Rework supervisor approval setup, introducing an enhanced setup experience for Supervisor Approval setup. While maintaining the core essentials intact, this enhancement brings a sleek and reliable structure to elevate the user experience.

  • Customizable favicon and browser tab title, and Hide Powered By OPSWAT on login, now administrators have the option to

    • Customize the favicon and browser tab title, enhancing the customization experience.
    • Hide the Powered By OPSWAT label on the sidebar for a seamless customization experience

  • API reference documentation update, the API reference's user management section now offers improved documentation for user management capabilities into developers' applications.

Fixed

  • Pull-MFT improvements, Pull-MFT has been enhanced for greater stability, addressing various cases and contributing to improved overall reliability.
  • OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, fixed a number of glitches with MetaDefender MFT configuration on OPSWAT Central Management UI.
  • UI improvements, fixed a number of UI glitches.

Version 3.6.0

Highlights

  • File info reports, now, files in the MFT come with a comprehensive lifecycle history, providing insights into every processing state the file undergoes.

  • Auto-reconnect download process, MD MFT now boasts the capability to automatically reconnect and reset ongoing download processes in the event of a connection loss.

  • Default admin merged, administrators now have the flexibility to be deleted and disabled in all scenarios, eliminating the mandatory requirement for the default administrator.

  • End user guide, as an addition to the Managed File Transfer documentation, we now offer end users a brief and user-friendly guide, ensuring a swift and easy understanding of the process.

  • Bidirectional MFT, MD MFT now fully supports bidirectional integration, enabling seamless communication between Managed File Transfer systems in both ways.

  • SSO redirect, experience effortless SSO access with automatic redirection, removing the need for manual login button clicks.

  • Pull-MFT, the secondary MFT initiates communication in response to a request from the primary MFT, demonstrating a responsive and coordinated approach to data exchange

  • Edit Upload Reasons After Uploading, users now have the flexibility to modify and customize the upload reasons for their files even after the initial upload.

  • Customize menu and login colors, administrators now have the ability to personalize the color scheme of the main menu and login page in the MFT web UI, offering a tailored visual experience.

  • Customizable login, Empower administrators with an expanded set of customization options for the login page:

    • Custom background image
    • Transparent Login Box
    • White labelling

  • Hide 'question mark' icon, now administrators have the option to hide the question mark icon in the top-right menu which contains;

    • About the Product
    • Product Documentation
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms Of Service

Fixed

  • Enhancing SSO redirection/connection, addressed several glitches to enhance the stability and connectivity of the Single Sign-On (SSO).
  • Supervisior process improvements, the supervisor process has been enhanced for greater stability, addressing various edge cases and contributing to improved overall reliability.
  • OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, fixed a number of glitches with MetaDefender MFT configuration on OPSWAT Central Management UI.
  • UI improvements, fixed a number of UI glitches.

Version 3.5.0

Highlights

  • Global rebranding initiative transitioning, our product from MetaDefender Vault to the more comprehensive identity of MetaDefender Managed File Transfer.

  • Documentation updates, the documentation has been revamped to eliminate confusion, offering a more streamlined and user-friendly resource for enhanced clarity and ease of use.

  • Customized messaging in upload file modal, administrators now have the capability to configure and display customized text within the upload file modal, enabling the presentation of warnings or informational messages.

  • Supervisor visibility and pending approval email field,

    • Supervisors now have visibility into blocked files, offering insights into pending items.
    • "Pending Approval" email featuring a new merged field to display the current status of files awaiting approval, enhancing communication and awareness.

  • Admin-controlled encryption visibility, building upon the existing Password Option for File Downloads functionality, administrators now have the added capability to toggle the encryption option visibility in the download dialog for users. This is to provide greater flexibility in file security management.

  • Automatic upload resumption, in the event of an internet connection error during the uploading process, the system will automatically restart the upload for files that were not successfully uploaded once the connection is reestablished, ensuring a seamless user experience.

  • OPSWAT Client Integration, the OPSWAT Client now integrates seamlessly with MetaDefender Managed File Transfer, streamlining file uploads and downloads for improved efficiency and accessibility.

Fixed

  • Enhancing supervisor file approval, improvements were made to enhance the efficiency and smooth operation of the supervisor approval process.
  • Optimizing email functionality for reliable notifications, minor issues around SMTP functionality and email templates were resolved, enhancing the reliability and accuracy of email notifications for various actions and processes.
  • OPSWAT Central Management UI improvements, fixed a number of glitches with MetaDefender MFT configuration on OPSWAT Central Management UI.
  • UI improvements, fixed a number of UI glitches.
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